Perhaps not a band you would automatically associate with the Beastie Boys, Coldplay surprised fans with an amazing tribute to MCA recently. The guys performed a very Coldplay version of the Beasties signature hit, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party).”

Adam Yauch, also known as MCA of the iconic Brooklyn hip-hop trio the Beastie Boys, passed away today after a long battle with cancer. He told fans about his condition in July of 2009 via a YouTube video.